‘Walk of Dreams’, football hero John Giles’s fundraising initiative, drew a crowd of 600 young players and club supporters to the town.
Ireland goalie Shay Given had to cancel his planned appearance but that didn’t take away from a great day out for the children and their parents.
The former Republic of Ireland and Leeds United midfielder said he set up the John Giles Foundation to “harness the great energy of the Irish football family” and “to show that football forms a large part of Irish community life, offering thousands of people an outlet to enjoy themselves”.
Giles was clearly delighted with the turnout.
“The weather is a big help. We didn’t know what to expect but what a great crowd. We are delighted with it,” he said.
One of the Donegal organisers Brian Cannon said: “It was a great day out and was a great celebration of sport, with fundraising a great part of it.”